It’s a very techie holiday season. For 12 days, we’re highlighting gadgets for all kinds of enthusiasts. Today, we’re spotlighting great gifts for the pint-sized gadget lovers in your life.

Light write

Crayons and paper are just so old school. These days, the kids are all about the stylus. Crayola’s Digital Light Designer is a very cool spinning dome that kids can draw on using light. Animation effects bring art to life in simple, six-frame movies. The Light Designer has built-in drawing games, too. And it’s clearly fun in the dark. Parents may also appreciate that it’s a no mess art toy, although reviews do point out that it’s kind of loud. It’s recommended for kids aged 6 and up and available at Toys R Us for $59.99.

They’re back

In a late nineties holiday flashback, Furby is once again flying off the shelves. The all-new version from Hasbro includes a fresh pack of colours to fuel even more demand. If for some reason you don’t recall the craze, this little proto-Gremlin looking critter has no off-switch, a personality that reacts to how you treat it, and speaks Furbish and some rudimentary English. Models cost between $59.99 and $69.99, and you better act fast. Toys R Us is already sold out of most models online, but you might get lucky at some big box retailers.

Next best thing to a phone

Because, really, a phone is what most of them want. If your child is under 12 years old and you just aren’t ready for that step, the iPod Touch is the next best thing. The latest iteration comes with a retina display screen and a 5 megapixel camera. They can text, play games and download all manner of apps. It is a bit pricey, but it may act as a stopgap until you relent and get an actual phone. The 32 GB model is $299 at the Apple Store.

Holiday guide: Find 12 days of great gift ideas for everyone on your list at thestar.com/tech.

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